1965 Volkswagen 21-window bus, with original invoice (piece of paper near the right headlight) showing the car was sold by Gary Vincel Motors, Clayton, Mo., for $2,976.95, less a $776.95 trade-in. Owners: Richard and Margo Maxey, Corte Madera, Calif. less

1965 Volkswagen 21-window bus, with original invoice (piece of paper near the right headlight) showing the car was sold by Gary Vincel Motors, Clayton, Mo., for $2,976.95, less a $776.95 trade-in. Owners: ... more

1932 Moal roadster. Steve Moal is a renowned car designer and builder in Oakland, Calif. His cars are bespoke automobiles, built from the ground up to the customer's specification, kind of like getting a Savile Row suit, but a bit more involved. Owner: Paul Hansen, Discovery Bay, Calif. less

1932 Moal roadster. Steve Moal is a renowned car designer and builder in Oakland, Calif. His cars are bespoke automobiles, built from the ground up to the customer's specification, kind of like getting a Savile ... more

Teacher John Swensson said he bought the Imperial 10 years ago, agreeing to pay the seller $5,000. But the seller lowered the price to $2,000 after he couldn't get the car started. Swensson says he gave him $2,500 for it and has spent the past several years restoring it. less

Teacher John Swensson said he bought the Imperial 10 years ago, agreeing to pay the seller $5,000. But the seller lowered the price to $2,000 after he couldn't get the car started. Swensson says he gave him ... more

Teacher John Swensson said he bought the Imperial 10 years ago,... Photo-4653400.62760 - seattlepi.com

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Judges watch owner Michael Sousa of San Francisco lower the top on his 1964 Lincoln Continental four-door convertible.

Judges watch owner Michael Sousa of San Francisco lower the top on his 1964 Lincoln Continental four-door convertible.